YEARLY HIGH
0.1493 LKR
YEARLY LOW
0.1318 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1386 LKR

2013 MMK to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the MMK to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 0.1493. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.1318.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0176 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1480 to the December average rate of 0.1329, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.1493 was down 99.26% compared to the 2012 peak of 20.1509, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MMK based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 747 LKR
2012 Average 24,376 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 659 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 87.76 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.1495
0.1314
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MMK to LKR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.1425, compared to 0.1347 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0078 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1425
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1347

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0096 LKR (High: 0.1423 / Low: 0.1327). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 LKR (High: 0.1358 / Low: 0.1342).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0096
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0054 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0054

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.1480) against the same month in 2012 (average: 17.5512), the exchange rate shifted by -17.4032 (-99.16%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.1480
2012 Avg (January) 17.5512

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1493 0.1472 0.1480
February 0.1482 0.1461 0.1473
March 0.1478 0.1429 0.1450
April 0.1440 0.1418 0.1428
May 0.1423 0.1327 0.1374
June 0.1364 0.1333 0.1346
July 0.1352 0.1330 0.1339
August 0.1375 0.1350 0.1358
September 0.1376 0.1355 0.1364
October 0.1358 0.1342 0.1348
November 0.1352 0.1330 0.1345
December 0.1335 0.1318 0.1329